2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2025 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2025 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At over 112.9 cm longer, the 2025 Ford Maverick occupies a much larger footprint than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, which translates to a more imposing road presence and requires larger parking spots. The 2025 Ford Maverick is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The roofline of the 2025 Ford Maverick is 61.3 cm higher than that of the 2008 Tesla Roadster, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2025 Ford Maverick clears an additional 8.1 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2025 Ford Maverick and 2008 Tesla Roadster exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 72.5 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
507.5 cm (+112.9)
Height
112.7 cm
174 cm (+61.3)
Body width
171.9 cm
184.4 cm (+12.5)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
212.1 cm (+27)
Ground clearance
13 cm
21.1 cm (+8.1)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
307.6 cm (+72.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
9.4 m² (+2.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2025 Ford Maverick’s confirmed 943 L (SAE) capacity is way above average for its class, serving as our primary reference point for this matchup. With the rear seats down, the 2025 Ford Maverick provides 943 L of space when using the SAE measurement method, which is typical for pickup.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
943 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
943 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
185.8 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
100.8 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2008 Tesla Roadster trades the extra access points of the 2025 Ford Maverick for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 2 doors. With 3 more seats, the 2025 Ford Maverick is better suited to carrying more people than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. You’ll appreciate the 1.1 m tighter turning circle of the 2008 Tesla Roadster when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. At 442 kg heavier, the 2025 Ford Maverick sits in a very different weight class to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
2
4 (+2)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m
12.2 m (+1.1)
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,677 kg (+442)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2025 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
2008 Tesla Roadster parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 51.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
51.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
77.5 cm
2025 Ford Maverick parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.